11 MARCH 2021 CURRENT AFFAIRS QUESTIONS

1) Question

With reference to the ‘Gati Shakti Multi-Modal Cargo Terminal’ (GCT), consider the following statements:

1. In pursuance to Prime Minister’s vision “Gati Shakti” and Ministry of Railways’ Policy regarding ‘Gati Shakti Multi-Modal Cargo Terminal’ (GCT), Asansol division of Indian Railways has successfully commissioned private siding of Maithan Power Limited at Thaparnagar.

2. This is the FIRST such GCT commissioned in Indian Railways since publication of GCT policy in Dec.’2021.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

2) Question

With reference to the MSME Innovative Scheme (Incubation, Design and IPR), consider the following statements:

1. It will act as a hub for innovation activities facilitating and guiding development of ideas into viable business proposition which benefits society directly.

2. Financial assistance up to Rs. 15 lakh per idea and up to Rs. 1.00 crore for relevant plant and machines will be provided under incubation sub scheme.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

3) Question

Exercise DHARMA GUARDIAN-2022, an annual military exercise between India and :

Japan

U.S.A

U.K

France

4) Question

With reference to the Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine (CCRUM), consider the following statements:

1. It is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India.

2. It was established in 2015.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

5) Question

With reference to the RSETIs (Rural Self Employment Training Institutes), consider the following statements:

1. It is a three-way partnership between the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD), GoI, State Governments and Sponsor Banks.

2. The Banks are mandated to open at least one RSETI in their lead district to provide training to rural youth to take up self-employment/ entrepreneurship ventures.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2